Al Ain reclaimed the top spot in the ADNOC Pro League after a 2-0 win over Ajman at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Matchweek 21.
The win takes Al Ain to 53 points, moving them back to the summit ahead of Shabab Al Ahli, who sit second on 52 points. Ajman remain on 24 points in seventh place.
Al Ain made a strong start and needed just six minutes to open the scoring. Soufian Rahimi finished a cross from Amadu Niang to give the hosts an early lead, setting the tone for the match.
The goal forced Ajman to adopt a more cautious approach, but Al Ain continued to control the tempo and create chances, while maintaining defensive solidity at the back.
In the second half, Al Ain sustained their attacking pressure and doubled their lead in the 58th minute through Laba Kodjo, who capitalised on another well-worked move to secure the result.
Ajman attempted to respond, but Al Ain remained in control for the remainder of the match, comfortably seeing out the win to secure three valuable points and return to the top of the standings.
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